C.I.T.Y. Club Gymnastics Academy

C.I.T.Y. Club Gymnastics Academy is Chicago’s premier gymnastics facility offering top-quality classes and events at two locations in South Loop and Hyde Park. Founded by 1983 World Champion Natalia Yurchenko, the academy has been providing exceptional gymnastics instruction for 10 years, offering programs for ages 15 months through 16 years including preschool gymnastics, girls gymnastics, boys gymnastics, and coed tumbling classes.

The academy features professional coaching staff from diverse backgrounds creating an inclusive environment where all families feel welcome and supported. Programs are designed around the principles of passion, challenge, and fun, helping students build strength, confidence, and discipline through safe, high-energy gymnastics training. Classes run during weekday evenings (4-8 PM) and throughout Saturday (9 AM-2 PM), accommodating busy family schedules.

Beyond regular classes, C.I.T.Y. Club offers exciting special events including themed birthday parties, Parents’ Night Out, Halloween Spooktacular, Toddler Time, Open Gym sessions for both kids and adults, and comprehensive camp programs including day camps, winter camps, and summer camps. The academy also operates Team Yurchenko, a competitive gymnastics program offering both Developmental and Xcel competitive experiences. Students progress through structured sessions with programs carefully designed to develop skills, flexibility, and a lifelong love of gymnastics in state-of-the-art facilities.